Schmorls Nodes Thoracic Region

Definition:
Prolapse of the nucleus pulposus through the thoracic vertebral body endplate into the spongiosa of an adjacent vertebra.

Symptoms
  • May or may not be symptomatic
  • Mid back pain
  • Chronic pain
  • Radiculopathy
Causes
  • Arthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Thoracic spine stenosis
  • Sports injury
  • Degeneration
  • Genetic component
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Schmorls Nodes Thoracic Region Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Wall Push
  • Wall Slides
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Prone Thoracic Extension

Schmorls Nodes Thoracic Region Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • Thoracic Rotation
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior